Acute Care NP for Cardiovascular Surgical Patients

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Adult Acute Care NP or PA-C) to care for acute cardiovascular surgical patients under the supervision and collaboration of board-certified physicians. The position involves 12-hour shifts with weekend, holiday work and potential call availability.

Requirements include a Master’s in Nursing with Adult Acute Care NP certification or PA program graduation. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with an Adult Acute Care NP certification or PA program eligibility.
• Education requirement cannot be substituted by work experience.

Responsibilities

• Based on thorough patient assessments, formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans focused on surgical acute care.
• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments and care plans.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests for the patient.
• Maintains records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and Joint Commission; may participate in quality improvement activities.
• May assist in coordinating research protocols and acting as a patient advocate among providers.
• Provides orientation and training to new clinical personnel; conducts workshops and distributes educational materials.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing with Adult Acute Care NP certification

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Adult Acute Care NP or PA-C) to care for acute cardiovascular surgical patients under the supervision and collaboration of board-certified physicians. The position involves 12-hour shifts with weekend, holiday work and potential call availability.

Requirements include a Master’s in Nursing with Adult Acute Care NP certification or PA program graduation. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.